Critical Care CPS

The course is structured around the current Critical Care National Network step 2 and step 3 competencies, emphasis is placed on the holistic assessment of the individual with the development of subsequent management plans from which to provide optimum care.
To support the taught elements of the course, your competency/practical skills will be assessed whilst working under the supervision of an experienced critical care practitioner/mentor in a relevant clinical setting in order to demonstrate your achievement of Critical Care Networks-National Nurse Leads (CC3N) (2015) step 2 and step 3 competencies.
You will be taught by experienced acute and critical care practitioners, some of whom have current and on-going clinical practice. Guest speakers with current clinical expertise will also contribute to the teaching.

You must be a health or social care practitioner, registered with a professional body such as the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Possess a Nursing Studies Diploma of Higher Education.
Currently working in a critical care area of practice and have at least 12 months’ post-registration employment.
We will consider other qualifications and experience on an individual case basis.